Episode 5 of the "View from the Pulpit” podcast, hosted by Ben Smith, focuses on the importance of the call of God and the faithfulness of the preacher with Freddie Smith. In this episode, Freddie Smith shares his insights on sermon preparation, the importance of exhortation in preaching, and other lessons from 63 years of ministry.

Episode 6: A Conversation with Rusty Grace

Discover why preaching is fundamentally central to every church with &quot;View from the Pulpit&quot; hosted by pastor Ben Smith. Each episode will feature interviews with pastors and church members exploring the role of preaching, the labor of preparing to preach, the effectiveness of how one preaches, and so much more. This podcast is about preaching, but it is not just for preachers. Whether each Sunday you are behind the pulpit or in the pew, tune in for engaging conversations that will help you better understand why preaching is vital to the church's health.